Traffic & Crashes

Easter weekend road toll stands at four

Police are urging drivers to think about whether they need to be on the road if there is a severe weather warning in place. Easter weekend was marked by high... Read More

Farm death: Woman described as absolute gem

A woman who died after a farm vehicle accident near Taupō at the weekend has been described as an 'absolute gem” by a long-time friend. She was... Read More

One person dead after SH5 crash

Update, 6.11pm: Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku. The single vehicle crash was reported at about 3.50pm. The... Read More

New highway: Tauriko West road plan approved

The $2.8 billion to $3.3b Tauriko West project, which includes a new four-lane State Highway 29 and widening State Highway 29a, has been given the green light. In... Read More

Power disconnected: Crews check homes after crash

Two dozen homes in Tauranga have been disconnected from the main power supply following a crash. Powerco fault crews have been door-knocking 25 homes in and... Read More

Recovery work continues on SH2 Gisborne

State Highway 2 north of Gisborne will be busy over the coming weeks, with several recovery projects either ramping up or getting underway, NZTA Waka Kotahi... Read More

Fatal crash at Mangakino

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash at Mangakino on Monday, April 21. The two-vehicle crash happened on Waipapa Rd between Scott Rd and... Read More

Ōtūmoetai power cut after vehicle crash

Over 100 properties in Bellevue, Tauranga are without power following a vehicle colliding with a power pole. Police received numerous calls at around 5.40pm... Read More

How 'ghosting' phones aims to save lives

A new road safety campaign focuses on young drivers, urging them to 'ghost their mates, loved ones, and their phones” by switching to 'do not disturb”... Read More

SH35 down to one lane for six months

A stretch of State Highway 35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha will be down to one lane for six months from April 28, weather permitting, as crews begin repairing... Read More

Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead

People travelling across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty for Easter and Anzac weekends are urged to drive to the conditions and plan before leaving home, as many... Read More

Fallen tree closes section of SH29 near Te Poi

A section of State Highway 29 is closed after a tree fell, blocking the road. The tree is blocking SH29 at the Waiomou Stream Bridge between SH24 and Stopford... Read More